The Honda Civic brags a rich automotive heritage dating back to the first generation '72 model, with its 1.2L engine delivering 60 hp. Eight generations have passed since the Civic's debut, and the ...

Choosing the right combination is critical in building an efficient engine combination. The old clich that bigger is better has been thrown around over and over, and by now, everyone knows that a big ...

With the short block assembled for our 383 supercharged project motor, it's time to shift our attention once again; this time to the heads and valvetrain. Like the rotating assembly, when it came to ...

Does your engine need a valve adjustment? It depends on the age, condition and brand of vehicle you’re driving. Due to the popularization of roller-follower valve train designs that reduce friction ...

The 'Intelligent Valve Actuation ( IVA)' system that operates the intake and exhaust valves that are arguably installed in gasoline and diesel engines with only the power of an electric motor is a ...